Fundamentals of Radar Signal Processing, Second Edition, authored by Mark Richards, offers an in-depth exploration of the signal processing techniques that are critical to advanced radar systems. Fully updated and expanded from its first edition, this comprehensive guide covers basic digital signal processing methods and technologies essential for modern radar applications. Key topics include target and interference models, matched filtering, waveform design, Doppler processing, threshold detection, and measurement accuracy.
The book utilizes methods and interpretations of linear systems, filtering, sampling, and Fourier analysis to provide a unified tutorial approach that is accessible yet thorough. Each chapter concludes with end-of-chapter problems designed to reinforce the material covered, making it an excellent resource for both academic and professional settings. Developed over years of educational experience, this authoritative text is ideal for graduate students as well as practicing engineers seeking to deepen their understanding of radar signal processing.
